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Suggest Remedy For Anxiety And Uneasiness While On Metoprolol

Posted on Thu, 16 Jun 2016

Question: I have been taking metoprolol 25 mg. A week back, I started Korean red ginseng 1 gm slice of root boiled in water daily. I am feeling uneasy in the mornings. Is ginseng neutralizing the medication of metoprolol? Should I stop ginseng or reduce its dosage.
Please help!

I started Korean red ginseng hoping that it will reduce my anxiety and stress

Medication that I have been taking for last 2 years:
Metoprolol: 25 mg (morning)
Escitalopram : 10 mg (night) Did not take for last 5 days
Alprazolam: only if I am very anxious or on the verge of panic attack

I started Korean red ginseng (1 gm slice of root boiled in water) daily since last 6 days. It seems it has increased my anxiety. Is it reducing the effect or metoprolol as I am feeling uneasy.

The purpose of starting Korean red ginseng was to reduce stress and anxiety. Should I reduce dosage or stop completely?

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ahmad (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It seems to be escitalopram cesation.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing.

I am Dr.Muhammad Ahmad. I have read your question completely and willl try to help with your concern.

You started ginseng 6 days back and you stopped taking escitalopram almost at the same time.

In my opinion This problem you are having is not because of starting ginseng , its because of stopping escitalopram.

I would advise you to continue your escitalopram and hopefully you will get better in a week as the drug builds up again in your body.

You can continue gensing there shouldn't be any problem. I would advise you not to stop a medication without consulting your doctor.

I hope this answered your question, a
if you have more please feel free to ask.

Regrads.

Dr.Muhammad Ahmad.

M.B.B.S(Licensed Family Physician)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ahmad (20 hours later)

Accurate and Excellent diagnosis! After taking one dose of Escitalopram yesterday night, I am feeling much better. Thank you for this perfect advice!

So, as per your suggestion, there is no issue in continuing:
Metoprolol 25 mg (morning)
1 gm Korean red ginseng boiled in water (evening)
10 gm Escitalopram (night)

Are there any long term interactions between Ginseng and Escitalopram/Metoprolol? Will this combinations keep my stress and anxiety in control and prevent severe panic attacks that I have occasionally?

Many thanks for your help!

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ahmad (25 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes there shouldnt be any issues.

Detailed Answer:
Hello ,

Thanks for writing back,

Thanks for the kind words. Yes you will feel further improvement as you continue using your prescribed escitalopram.

Yes you can use metoprolol geinseng and escitaloparam together and no serious side effect or interaction is expected.

I Hope this answers your question if you have more you can ask , or else close the discussion and rate my answer.

Regards.

Dr.Muhammad XXXXXXX

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar